Frilly Bee

Observed: 2nd June 2013 By: nickyrowberry

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Added: 5th June 2013

Description:

Identifications

Likely ID

Osmia sp 10:17 pm 05/06/13 orchid_b

Confidence: It might be this.

Notes: The hairy 'frills' round the abdomen are typical of Osmia, but would like to see wing venation to be sure.
Osmia bicolor is a candidate - usually orange hairs but can be paler/yellower.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63075200@N07/sets/72157633277037831/